Clanmore

Elementary Dress Down Day
2025-10-31
​Dear Elementary Families,
On Friday, October 31st, the Elementary community is invited to dress down for the day. The children can wear Halloween colours and/or accessorize with hair bands, earrings, or temporary tattoos. We ask that the children refrain from wearing any part of their Halloween costume or face paint; this can be for the big evening itself.
In addition to the whole Elementary community dressing down, each Elementary classroom will do some fun activities. There will be nothing you need to do for these extra activities; the teachers will support the children at school. We remind you there is no need to send Halloween treats, snacks or loot bags. Please see the school policy information below if you do decide to do so.
Yours Sincerely.
The Elementary Team
Clanmore Montessori School
Anaphylaxis, Food and Celebrations
It is Clanmore’s policy that no peanuts or nuts be brought into the school, as there are children with life-threatening allergies at all levels of the school. Please ensure that you do not send any items that list peanuts / nuts as ingredients, are labeled “may contain” peanuts / nuts or “is manufactured in a facility” that handles peanuts / nuts. It is also important that children wash their face and hands if they have eaten nuts / peanuts at home before attending school.
Parents must ensure that any restaurant food sent to school is appropriate and adheres to this policy. Please note that the school is aware that all Tim Horton’s food products may have come into contact with nuts and may not be sent to school. The school is not able to confirm for other restaurants.
Any food brought into the school to be shared with others must be commercially prepared (not homemade) and have the ingredient label attached so that we can check what it contains. Please only send one type of item for this purpose ( eg – mini cupcakes OR fruit cups, not both) Please note that for celebrations ( eg – birthdays) we do not hand out party invitations nor do we distribute loot bags to the children, as we do not have time to verify the contents of separate bags of treats. Your vigilance is appreciated in this important safety matter.
Peanut / Nut Free Bakeries
In Oakville
https://sugarsuitecakes.com/ (also gluten-free and vegan options available)
https://cupidsgourmetbakery.ca/store/
In Mississauga
https://eatmysweetsbakery.ca/
https://www.swirlsmississauga.com/

Lower Elementary Parents Invited to Brisk Walk
2025-10-31 08:45 - 09:15, 2025-11-28 (America/Toronto)

Middle School Fall Cafe and Market
2025-10-31 09:00 - 10:30
Hello Clanmore Community,
We are excited to invite you to our first Middle School Fall Cafe and Market on Friday, October 31st. We will be selling farm fresh hot sauce, salsa, and some delicious hot honey with all the produce we picked from a trip to Boreal farms in September. We also have some delicious pickled asparagus, natural lip balms, barbecue rub and sauce for sale.
The cafe will be hosted in the Greene room and we will be serving delicious yogurt parfaits with fresh granola and fruit. You can enjoy a cup of our signature coffee along with the parfait. The cafe will be open at 9:00AM .We hope you can make it!

Classroom Observations Open starting this month
2025-11-03

Fire Department Visit for Uppers and MS
2025-11-04 10:30 - 14:15
10:30-11:30am- presentation in gym for Upper Only
1:15-2:15pm- presentation in Greene Room for MS

Chess Co-curricular
2025-11-04 15:45 - 17:15, 2025-11-11 15:45 - 17:15, 2025-11-18 15:45 - 17:15, 2025-11-25 15:45 - 17:15

Drama Co-curricular
2025-11-05 15:45 - 17:15, 2025-11-12 15:45 - 17:15, 2025-11-19 15:45 - 17:15, 2025-11-26 15:45 - 17:15

Multi-Sport Co-curricular
2025-11-06 15:45 - 17:15, 2025-11-20 15:45 - 17:15, 2025-11-27 15:45 - 17:15

MS Outing
2025-11-07 08:15 - 15:00
Class: Middle School When: Friday November 7thTiming: 8:15AM-3:00PMLocation: Strata Montessori – 575 Lions Club Rd, Dundas ON

MS Remembrance Day Outing and Library Visit
2025-11-11
Tomorrow the Middle School community will be travelling downtown to George's Square to commemorate Remembrance Day. After the ceremony, we will be going out for lunch to The Works. Students are welcome to order from the menu, however, they can also pack their own lunch if they prefer. After lunch, we have decided to take advantage of our time downtown and visit the Oakville Public Library Central Branch in order to get some resources for some assignments that we currently have on the go, such as their Costa Rica research for ISW and their sustainability essays that they are working on for Writer's Workshop.
Students will be wearing their #1s for the ceremony, however, please remind them to dress for the weather (warm jackets and boots), as we will be outside for a good part of the morning. Also, students have been asked to bring their Presto Cards and their Library Cards. If they are purchasing their lunch from The Works, we ask that they pay by debit if possible, and if not, to bring exact change to cover their meal, tax and a tip, as we know most restaurants carry limited cash and often cannot give change to a large group. Please note that there is also a lunch menu that is not included in the link which includes a burger, fries and a drink for $13.99.
At the end of the day, pick up will be at Lakeside Park on Front Street between 3:50pm and 4:10pm. Students should have this information in their agenda.

Remembrance Day
2025-11-11

Parent-Teacher Conferences
2025-11-13

School Closed for ALL Students
2025-11-13

School Closed
2025-11-14, 2025-11-17

PD Day
2025-11-14, 2025-11-17

MS Off-site Physical Expression Session
2025-11-19 08:30 - 11:00
Dear Middle School Parents,
This Wednesday, November 19th, the Middle School students will be participating in an off-site Physical Expression session.
Date: Wednesday, November 19th Time: Leaving at 8:30 AM and returning at 11:00 AMLocation: Upthebloc Bouldering Gym, MississaugaPurpose: As part of our Physical Expression program, students participate in activities that enhance movement skills, coordination, confidence, and body control. Bouldering provides an engaging way to develop strength, problem-solving skills, and resilience in a safe, supervised environment.
Waiver Requirement:To participate, the online waiver must be completed no later than Wednesday at drop-off time:https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5ac7b38cd3a6f/web/Students without a signed waiver will attend but must observe only.
Attire:Students should come dressed in their full Wednesday gym uniform.
Transportation:Transportation to and from Upthebloc has been arranged with Oakville United Taxi.
We are all hoping for a new experience and a fun session!

PA- Winter Wonderland Event
2025-11-26 15:45 - 17:00
Dear Clanmore Families,
Our Parent Association is excited to welcome you to our annual Winter Wonderland event tomorrow, Wednesday, November 26th from dismissal to 5pm.
The end-of-day routine will look a little different, so please take note of the following:

DISMISSAL
All students will be dismissed from indoors, as we would on a rainy day. Please use your child’s usual arrival/dismissal door.
If you are joining us at Winter Wonderland:

Please find parking (details below) and walk to your child’s designated door.
Your child will be dismissed directly into your care, after which you may head to the Clanmore yard for the festivities.
Please note that once you have your child, supervision becomes your responsibility while in the yard.

If you are not attending Winter Wonderland:

Please proceed through the regular car pick-up line.
Staff will bring your child to your vehicle as usual.
We kindly ask for extra caution in the parking lot, as there will be more foot traffic than on a typical day. As well as a food truck!

After School Care:

Children in After School programs will remain indoors.
Please pick up from reception.

PARKING
Parking is limited. If you are within walking distance, we strongly encourage walking. A map of safe parking areas is attached.
Please keep the following in mind:

There is a pedestrian pathway from Byron Street to Lakeshore Road for easy access.
The lot behind the school is closed for the season.
On Birkbank Drive, parking is permitted on the west side only.

RSVP
Yesterday was the RSVP deadline, to ensure the food truck is fully stocked.If you missed it, please email parents@clanmore.ca.

WREATHSIf you ordered a wreath or an arrangement, they will be waiting for you at the fence. Grab yours on the way out!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Warm regards,

PA- Winter Wonderland Event
2025-11-26 15:45 - 17:00

Registration Deadline for New Sibling Admission
2025-11-30
